DR. GERALD A FEUER, M.D.
Medical Practice at Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA

2007017, Jul 26, 2007

Jul 24, 2006

11/492501

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Gerald J. Sanders - Sonoma CA, US

FEMSPEC LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 10/00

600562, 600570, 600572, 600563

Apparatus and methods for endometrial biopsies, wherein an applicator is disposed on the distal end of an outer tube and an injection device is connected to the proximal end of the same tube. The applicator comprises one or more ridges on its outer surface that anchor the applicator in the cervical os, and that cause the applicator to remain securely positioned and maintain the os in a dilated position during the entire procedure. The ridges may be shaped like protrusions, scalloped edges or grooves, and may be disposed in a helical or circular pattern. A method for performing endometrial biopsies is also provided. The apparatus and methods according to the present invention are configured to minimize discomfort to the patient while facilitating the operation of the clinician.

2006007, Apr 13, 2006

Oct 7, 2005

11/245506

Gerald Sanders - Sonoma CA, US
Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US

FEMSPEC LLC - San Francisco CA

A61M 29/00

606192000

Apparatus is provided for accessing a body cavity comprising kit containing an annular member having a deflated insertion configuration and an inflated expanded configuration and an expandable support assembly including an upper lever coupled to a handle, wherein the expandable support assembly may be deployed within the inflatable body to enhance the radial strength of the inflatable body and provide an unobstructed view.

2008010, May 8, 2008

Nov 7, 2006

11/594323

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Gerald J. Sanders - Sonoma CA, US

FEMSUITE, LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 17/42

606119

In one embodiment, an apparatus for cervical manipulation includes an inner tubular member manufactured from a bendable, semi-rigid material having an inflatable balloon disposed at the distal end and a flexible wire coupled to the wall of a lumen within the inner tubular member, and also includes an outer tubular member within which the inner tubular member reciprocates and which carries at the distal end an applicator member shaped to engage the external os of a cervix.

2007009, Apr 26, 2007

Oct 25, 2005

11/259600

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Gerald Sanders - Sonoma CA, US

FEMSPEC LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 10/00

600564000, 600562000, 600570000

A cervical tissue sampling system is provided that includes a tissue cutting device and a snare. The tissue cutting device features a conical tip coupled to an elongated body and having a tapered helical cutting edge that defines a tissue receiving channel. The snare includes an elongated body, an adjustable wire loop and a stopper, the stopper arranged to lock the wire loop with a desired degree of tension around the cervix to assist in positioning the tissue cutting device.

2008007, Mar 27, 2008

Aug 28, 2006

11/511912

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Gerald J. Sanders - Sonoma CA, US

FEMSUITE, LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 5/103

600591

In one embodiment, a cervical dilator includes a tubular member having a rounded cap disposed at the distal end, a balloon disposed on the distal portion, a lumen extending longitudinally within the tubular member, and a flexible wire attached to the wall of the lumen. The cervical dilator may be extended inside the uterus of a patient for sounding, and the tubular member will bend but not snap if excessive pressure is applied against a uterine wall, sliding away from the point of contact. The balloon is then properly positioned inside the cervical canal and gradually inflated. In other embodiments, a plurality of tubular members may be included, each reciprocating within another, and one or two applicator members may also be provided, to retain the cervix in position before and after dilation.

2007010, May 10, 2007

Oct 7, 2005

11/245498

Gerald Sanders - Sonoma CA, US
Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US

FEMSPEC LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 10/00, A61M 1/00, A61M 5/178

600563000, 600562000, 604027000, 604035000, 604038000

Apparatus and methods are provided for applying anesthetic or other medication to a desired location within a patient's uterus and for collecting cells, wherein an inner tube is configured to reciprocate through the lumen of an outer tube. The outer tube includes a foam applicator that facilitates delivery of anesthetic to the uterus prior to the cell collection procedure.

2008003, Feb 14, 2008

Aug 10, 2006

11/503369

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Gerald J. Sanders - Sonoma CA, US

FEMSUITE, LLC - San Francisco CA

A61B 17/42, A61M 29/00

606119, 606191

A cervical tenaculum is provided having an applicator member with a longitudinal lumen and a tubular member dimensioned to reciprocate within the lumen. The applicator and tubular members are first connected one to the other by engaging protrusions extending from the distal end of the tubular member with matching grooves inside the lumen. After positioning the applicator member in the cervical os of a patient, the protrusions are disengaged from the grooves, and the tubular member is disconnected from the applicator member and removed from the patient. The applicator member instead remains positioned in the cervical os and provides access to the uterine cavity by a clinician. In different embodiments, the applicator member is frustoconical in shape and has one or more ridges disposed on its outer surface, and a control arm is connected to the applicator member for accurate positioning into the cervical os.

2013010, Apr 25, 2013

Oct 24, 2011

13/280233

Gerald Feuer - Atlanta GA, US
Clark B. Foster - Mission Viejo CA, US
Gerald Jay Sanders - Tel Aviv, IL

A61B 1/12, A61B 1/04, A61B 17/34

600109, 60416401, 600114

A trocar assembly is presented herein. The trocar assembly can have a hollow elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow elongate member can be open. The first end also can allows an implement to be inserted. The trocar assembly also includes a jaw hingedly coupled to the second end of the hollow elongate member.